Children are fantastic when it comes to using their imagination. Below are a few great ways to reuse stuff around your house and have a great time making crafts with the kids! Win--win! :) Make sure you always supervise your children when doing any type of craft! ;)
Frugal & Fun 'Mom and Me Time' Crafts with Household Items
Plastic Soda Bottles
Butterflies- Grab a butterfly stencil, about four inches square for a large 2 liter bottle and 2 inches square for standard 12 oz bottles. Trace the butterfly onto the plastic and cut them out. Butterflies can be strung by piercing the center with a needle. Hang them outside for extra fun.
Ocean in a Bottle – This project works best with smaller 12 oz bottles. Fill half the bottle with clear non-toxic oil – like a light canola oil. Fill the remaining half with water. Add food coloring, glitter, small lightweight plastic items and confetti shaped like your child’s favorite animal or shape and recap tightly. Let your child play … [Read more...]

A great way for a Mom to connect with her daughter is to have a beauty day. It's fun, girly and filled with opportunity for memories! This is a great idea for ANY age!
Tips to Create a frugal spa day at home
Plan a date. If you have boys in the house, send them out for the day with Dad.
Place scented candles around your house to create a relaxing ambiance.
Homemade Facials. Here are a few recipes...
Mix together 2 tablespoons of ground oatmeal, 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, and 5 drops liquid honey in a bowl. Apply to your face and allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes. Finish off by rinsing with warm water followed by a moisturizer.
With the following ingredients (oatmeal, warm water, yogurt, honey, and one egg white), make a thin mud type mixture and apply it thinly to your face. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes, or until you feel a tightening, then rinse with warm water.
This decadent chocolate mask is actually an excellent moisturizer. I found this one at spaindex.com. … [Read more...]

Fall is one of my favorite seasons of the year. However, fall ushers in the cooler weather and rain. When there is a chill in the air and it is raining, playing outside doesn’t hold a whole lot of appeal. But that doesn’t mean you and the kids can’t have just as much fun indoors. I have found that kids can be easily entertained, most of the time. The cool days of fall and the quickly approaching winter days is a perfect time to bond with your children and share some quality family time.
Ideas for those days that were made to stay inside
Release Your Inner Betty Crocker
I was never much of a baker, but that changed when I had my daughter and the Christmas holidays rolled around. Suddenly, I had this urgent need to bake and fill the house with the aroma of homemade cookies. My daughter loved it and surprisingly I did too. On those days that you would rather stay in, whip up a batch of homemade cookies, bake a cake, or make cupcakes. Even if you don’t have a recipe passed down … [Read more...]